WALDORF, Md. — The walls of St. Charles Towne Center are now alive with color, creativity and community talent thanks to a new student art exhibit presented by the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC). The display, unveiled this week, features work by dozens of young artists from across Southern Maryland — each piece a reflection of imagination nurtured through local arts education.
The NCAC, based in downtown La Plata, said it was thrilled to see the installation come together after weeks of preparation. “Our student art exhibit at the St. Charles Towne Center is finished at last! We’re so excited to share the art of so many children from the Southern Maryland area, and we hope you get a chance to come by to see it,” the center shared in a social media post.
Photos from the setup show instructors carefully arranging colorful collages, paintings and mixed-media works behind glass panels. The exhibition captures a range of creative expressions from early learners to teens — all participants in NCAC’s year-round art and enrichment programs. The Phoenix International School of the Arts joined in the celebration online, commenting, “So beautiful! This brings us joy!”
About the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center
The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) in La Plata is an internationally recognized and locally respected music and art school offering creative learning experiences for families across Southern Maryland. Led by Executive Director Georgia Bonney, a Fulbright Scholar and lifelong educator, NCAC’s mission is to help people sharpen their minds, nurture creativity and enrich their lives through the arts.
NCAC programs and opportunities include:
- Music and Art Instruction: Private and group lessons in piano, violin, voice, guitar and more for all ages.
- Homeschool and Academic Enrichment: Programs such as the science fair, History Day and spelling bee designed to support homeschool families.
- Children’s Choir and Co-op Programs: Performance-based learning that builds confidence and teamwork.
- Community and Family Events: Free gatherings like NatureFest, the Giving Fair and the Community Mural Project that connect local families through creativity.
- Service and Leadership: Youth-led projects, 4-H Club activities and volunteer opportunities promoting growth and civic engagement.
Families can visit the student exhibit during mall hours at St. Charles Towne Center, located at 11110 Mall Cir, Waldorf, MD 20603.
For more information, visit neighborhoodcreativeartscenter.org or email msgeorgia@neighborhoodcreativeartscenter.org.
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